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Grand China Travel Launches First Charter Flight on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Harbin Route

Kuala Lumpur, December 22, 2025 – Grand China Travel officially launched its direct charter flight service from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Harbin on Monday, December 22, 2025, in collaboration with Batik Air Malaysia. The service operates once a week every Monday using an Airbus 330 fleet.

Grand China Travel Officially Opens Direct Charter Flight Route from Jakarta to Kunming

Jakarta, December 19, 2025 – Grand China Travel officially opened a direct charter flight route connecting Jakarta, Indonesia with Kunming, China. The inauguration of this route was marked by the inaugural flight from CGK (Jakarta) – KMG (Kunming) on Friday, December 19, 2025, which was attended by the management of PT Sentosa Cahaya Kemilau Tbk (Mr. Abraham Bastari as Independent Commissioner, Mr. Andres Soriano as President Commissioner, Mr. Michael Anthonius Thedy as Commissioner, Mrs. Khoe Ting Tjen as President Director) and representatives from PT Gapura Angkasa.

Subang, 02 September 2025 – Starting from 02 September 2025, Grand China Travel officially serves direct charter flights from Subang, Malaysia to Kunming round trip in collaboration with Batik Air Malaysia, using a Boeing 737 fleet with a capacity of 150 economy class seats.

Kuala Lumpur, August 29, 2025 – Effective August 29, 2025, Grand China Travel will launch direct charter flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Dunhuang. The flights will be operated in collaboration with Batik Air Malaysia, with one flight per week every Friday using a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Kuala Lumpur, August 27, 2025 – Grand China Travel will begin operating direct charter flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Ordos, Inner Mongolia, starting August 27, 2025. The flights are in collaboration with Batik Air Malaysia, operating once a week, every Thursday, using an Airbus 330 fleet.

Jakarta, August 10, 2025 – Grand China Travel participated in the Walk for Autism (WFA) Jakarta 2025 event which took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Plaza Senayan, Fontaine Area, Jakarta.

This event, initiated by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nusantara, aims to raise awareness and acceptance of children with special needs, particularly autism.

Grand China Travel Supports IBK Empowerment Program,
Through House of Hope QRIS Golf Tournament 2025

Jakarta, July 4, 2025 – As part of GCT's commitment to making a positive impact on social and economic inclusion, through the QRIS Golf Tournament 2025 held by PT Netzme Kreasi Indonesia in collaboration with the Puteri Indonesia Foundation and House of Hope on July 4, 2025, with the mission of empowering individuals with special needs (IBK) to work in the professional world, GCT, along with other business players, supports fundraising for the House of Bake program from House of Hope, which is an entrepreneurship training initiative for IBK.

Grand China Travel Officially Launches First Charter Flight Route Between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Zhangjiajie

Kinabalu, Malaysia, March 14, 2025 – Grand China Travel officially launched its direct charter flight service from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Zhangjiajie on March 14, 2025, in collaboration with Batik Air Malaysia, operating once a week every Thursday using a Boeing 737-800NG fleet. The opening of this route is a strategic step in expanding international air connectivity and strengthening tourism cooperation between Malaysia and China.

 

Grand China Travel Officially Launches Direct Charter Flights on the Manado – Kunming Route

Manado, February 18, 2025 – Grand China Travel officially launched its inaugural charter flight on the Manado (MDC) – Kunming (KMG) route in collaboration with Lucky Air on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The opening of this route is a strategic step in strengthening international connectivity while promoting tourism growth in North Sulawesi.

Grand China Travel Offers Direct Charter Flights Between Jakarta and Guiyang

Jakarta, December 14, 2024 – Starting December 14, 2024, Grand China Travel will officially operate direct charter flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Guiyang (KWE) in collaboration with TransNusa Airlines, using an Airbus A320 fleet with a capacity of 170 economy class seats.

Jakarta, June 21, 2024 – Starting June 21, 2024, Grand China Travel will officially operate direct charter flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Chongqing (CKG) in cooperation with Citilink, using an Airbus A320 fleet with a capacity of 173 economy class seats.

Jakarta, January 20, 2024 – Starting January 20, 2024, Grand China Travel will officially serve a direct charter route from Batam to Kunming in collaboration with Citilink, using an Airbus 320 fleet with a capacity of 173 economy class seats. The route operates three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Hermawan Kartajaya

Dewan Penasihat

Hermawan Kertajaya, Warga Negara Indonesia, lahir pada tahun 1947. Beliau memperoleh gelar Sarjana di bidang Ekonomi dari Universitas Surabaya, pada tahun 1984, kemudian meraih gelar Master of Science di University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, pada tahun 1995 dan mendapatkan gelar Honorary Doctorate Degree dari Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November, Surabaya pada tahun 2010.

Pernah menjabat sebagai Komisaris Independen Perseroan (2024-2025). Selain itu Beliau menjabat sebagai Founder & Chairman di Mcorp (1989-sekarang), Direktur Distribusi di PT HM Sampoerna (1987-1989), General Manager Pemasaran di PT Panggung Electronic Industries (1980-1986).

Riasari Prasetyawati

Corporate Secretary

Riasari Prasetyawati, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1978. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the Faculty of Communication Sciences at Mercu Buana University in 2013.

Serving as Corporate Secretary of the Company since 2025, responsible for all compliance with applicable regulations in Indonesia and good corporate governance.

Previously, he worked at PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk from 2009 to 2024 and has more than 15 years of experience in corporate governance and secretarial affairs.

Yunita Widjaja

Director of Operations

Yunita Widjaja, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1967. She obtained a diploma from the Tarakanita Secretarial Academy in 1988.

Serving as the Company's Chief Operating Officer since 2023.

Previously, she served as Senior Manager at PT Wisata Dewa (2021-2023) and General Manager at PT Bayu Buana Tbk. (1988-2020).

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.

Khoe Ting Tjen

President Director

Khoe Ting Tjen, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1970. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Literature from Ji Nan University in 1994.

She has been working in the Company for approximately 5 years. Previously he served as Director of PT Kemilau Cahaya Lestari (2013-2018), and was the Owner of Xin Xin Bu Xi Ban (2012-2015).

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.

Michael Anthonius Thedy

Commissioner

Michael Anhonius Thedy, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1988. He studied Business Management at San Francisco State University from 2007 to 2010.

Serving as Commissioner of the Company since 2025.

He served as Corporate Secretary of the Company from 2024 to 2025. In addition, he has also served as Director of PT Dream Wisata Indonesia since 2022 and Director of PT Jakarta Express Utama since 2011.

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.

Ariyadi Dwi Dharmadi

Director of Finance

Ariyadi Dwi Dharmadi, Warga Negara Indonesia, lahir pada tahun 1993.  Beliau memperoleh gelar Sarjana Ekonomi dari Universitas tarumanagara, pada tahun 2015.

Menjabat sebagai Direktur Keuangan Perseroan sejak tahun 2025.

Sebelumnya Beliau menjabat sebagai Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis Manager di PT Cerdas Digital Nusantara (Cakap) (2023-2025), Assistant Manager Deals Advisory (Merger & Acquisition Transaction Services) di PT Deloitte Advis Indonesia (Deloitte Advisory) (2021-2023) dan Senior Associates (Assurance Services I Audit) di KAP Purwanto, Suherman & Surja (E&Y) (2015-2021)

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.

Abraham Bastari

Independent Commissioner

Abraham Bastari, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1957. He obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA in 1993.

Serving as Independent Commissioner of the Company since 2025.

With over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, he has developed extensive expertise in Indonesia, including through his roles at the Financial Services Authority and PT Kliring Penjaminan Efek Indonesia. His professional experience demonstrates a deep understanding of financial management and regulatory practices.

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.

Andres Soriano

President Commissioner

Andres Soriano, an Indonesian citizen, was born in 1993. He serves as President Commissioner of the Company. He obtained a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Indonesia in 2015.

Serving as President Commissioner of the Company since 2025.

He served as Investor Relations Officer of the Company from 2024 to 2025. In addition, he served as President Director of PT Dream Wisata Indonesia (2022-present) and also served as Co-Chairman of Sendjaja & Co. (2015-present).

Previously, he worked at Big 4 Firms (Ernst & Young Indonesia, PwC Indonesia, and Deloitte Indonesia) from 2015 to 2022.

There are no affiliations with members of the Company's Board of Directors, members of the Company's Board of Commissioners, or shareholders of the Company.